Being induced ...

I've been having regular growth scans due to low PAPP-A / early calcifying placenta and all has been perfect each time. Today we went for our 38 week scan and growth has tailed off though ...so I've been told to come in on Tuesday at 9am to be induced.
Excited and SO (significant other) scared and nervous.
I'll be 38 weeks and 4 days .. baby a nice size (6 and half pounds estimated) so hopefully all should be ok ..
Any positive induction stories?? They've said they will check my cervix when I come in and if soft / ready enough will break my waters (which I'm petrified about- visions of big knitting needs !) and if not I'll have a peasary type thing to get things moving.
Feels so real now.. adrenaline and panic are setting in a little. Feel knackered !

I was induced with my daughter, albeit 9 years ago and it was a good experience. I had a pessary at 5pm on the Tuesday evening. No moment and no contractions so another went in 9am Wednesday morning. I started contracting at 11am and she was born at 1505hrs same day. I did tear due to the speed but it was manageable and i had no pain relief. Due to be induced on Tuesday and although I have had it done before I'm still anxious. Very best of luck chick xxx

I am being induced tomorrow and I’m terrified !! I have a fear of things inside me although yes I know how I got pregnant lol strangers hands and objects really scare me though !! I would love to hear some positive things too as I don’t think I will get much sleep tonight ! X

I was induced with my daughter, albeit 9 years ago and it was a good experien...

Posted
28/12/2017

I was induced with my daughter, albeit 9 years ago and it was a good experience. I had a pessary at 5pm on the Tuesday evening. No moment and no contractions so another went in 9am Wednesday morning. I started contracting at 11am and she was born at 1505hrs same day. I did tear due to the speed but it was manageable and i had no pain relief. Due to be induced on Tuesday and although I have had it done before I'm still anxious. Very best of luck chick xxx

I am being induced tomorrow and I’m terrified !! I have a fear of things in...

Posted
28/12/2017

I am being induced tomorrow and I’m terrified !! I have a fear of things inside me although yes I know how I got pregnant lol strangers hands and objects really scare me though !! I would love to hear some positive things too as I don’t think I will get much sleep tonight ! X

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